Key Highlights:
- Kimberly-Clark to post Q1 earnings on April 22, analysts expect a decline in EPS and revenue.
- Wall Street's average price target implies modest upside from current levels.
- Current consensus leans towards a "Hold" recommendation.
Kimberly-Clark Corp (NYSE: KMB) is preparing to unveil its first-quarter earnings results on April 22, just as the market begins trading for the day. Analysts are anticipating an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.89, representing a 6% decrease compared to last year. Meanwhile, revenue projections stand at $4.9 billion, reflecting a 4.9% drop. These estimates have been revised downward over the past few months, indicating a cautious outlook.
Wall Street Analysts' Forecast
Seventeen analysts have offered one-year price targets for Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB, Financial), and the consensus suggests an average target price of $146.70. With a high estimate at $168.00 and a low at $118.00, this average target suggests a potential upside of 5.28% from the current stock price of $139.34. For a more detailed breakdown of these estimates, visit the Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) Forecast page.
The consensus recommendation from 20 brokerage firms currently assigns Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB, Financial) a rating of 2.8, which translates to a "Hold" rating. This rating is part of a scale where 1 denotes a Strong Buy and 5 signifies a Sell.
According to GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB, Financial) in the coming year stands at $129.70. This value suggests a potential downside of 6.92% from the current trading price of $139.34. The GF Value is designed to reflect the fair trading value of the stock, based on historical trading multiples, past growth, and projected future performance. For more comprehensive data, visit the Kimberly-Clark Corp (KMB) Summary page.
